We are through the coldest months of the year, but spring rains bring their own set of challenges, especially on the road. Slick roads and poor visibility plague drivers everywhere. Fortunately, if you are feeling less than confident behind the wheel, there are many alternate options. Public transit, carpooling and our own transportation services can get you to your doctor’s appointments, your weekly swim classes or even help as you run errands. A home care service can provide facilitated transport to help you get out and about with ease and peace of mind.

Are you tired of endless laundry? Do you wish your dirty clothes could magically appear washed and folded? The Laundry Fairy can do that for you. Your time is valuable so don’t waste it doing laundry. Simply schedule the Laundry Fairy’s pick-up and drop-off time and they will do your laundry for you. They pick it up, wash, dry and fold it, and then deliver it back to you the next day at your scheduled convenience. FREE pick up and drop off is available between Cedar and Qualicum Beach with 24 hour turn around, 7 days a week.

Has excessive gambling become an issue for you or someone you love? The BC Government provides British Columbians with free information and resources to support informed choices and healthy behaviours with respect to gambling participation. BC Responsible & Problem Gambling Program provides services that are confidential and free of charge, funded by the Government of British Columbia. This includes *24/7 Gambling Support Line, *Outreach Support and *Personal and Group treatment. Call 1-888-795-6111 or go to BCRresponsibleGambling.ca for more information.

Everyone wishes to be truly loved – and everyone deserves it. So how can this work? Creating a loving, lasting relationship works best when you can listen – to your gut-feeling, your intuition, your subconscious. In our fast paced, at times demanding and overwhelming environment, it can be tricky to listen. We make rational assessments, conscious decisions, driven by perception and ego. Unfortunately – it doesn’t reach the heart. 3D-Academy teaches about conscious expansion, reconnects, reinstates communication pathways in the brain and body, removes trauma, and heals your heart. Miracles are real.

As the lights come up on stage, we are transported to Cleveland Ohio; it is 1934. The famous tenor Tito Morelli is scheduled to perform. He arrives and everything seems to be going smoothly until..! This wildly funny play was presented on Broadway and in London’s West End in the mid-eighties where it garnered 3 Tony and 4 Drama Desk Awards. Opening night is February 19th with shows Wednesdays to Sundays until March 7th at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Road, Nanaimo. Tickets are $20 and available on their website.

When your knees chronically hurt you are told they are a sign of aging and degeneration, which is very true … but did you know there is a method of treatment to regenerate your knees? Prolozone therapy results in about 75% of chronic pain sufferers to become permanently pain free. Chronic pain occurs in areas of the body that are especially vulnerable to the effects of decreased oxygen utilization and aging. Prolozone therapy with procaine, natural anti-inflammatory medications, vitamins & minerals and ozone gives the tissues what they need to heal. And as they heal, the circulation to the knees is re-established.

CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is a component of hemp that, by itself, does not cause a “high.” According to the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential”. CBD may help with arthritis-related symptoms, such as pain, insomnia and anxiety. Buy from a reputable company that has each batch tested for purity, potency and safety by an independent laboratory and provides a certificate of analysis.

Healthy boundaries are vital: they allow us to prioritize, strike a balance between ourselves and others, and successfully navigate relationships. Boundaries are wired into our nervous system and refined through ongoing practice. The Boundaries Laboratory can help you tune into your boundary awareness, gain trust in your inner voice and boost your confidence to act in your own best interests. This 6-week online group allows you to share with a safe ‘herd’ and feel empowered to change and grow. Love who you are – join us on the online course starting March 2, 2020.

At the beginning of 2020, most of us took some time to reflect on the past year and think about our hopes for the new year. Amidst the cliché resolutions to ‘stop procrastinating’, ‘eat healthy’ and ‘wake up early’ many of our hopes boil down to three simple things; health, family and happiness. This may mean looking for help to keep your elderly family members healthy and happy. Keeping loved ones comfortably in their own homes as long as possible alleviates some of the stress off the family’s primary caregivers allowing for more quality family time.